Doll Parka
MOA: University of British Columbia
3371/13
Small fabric outer parka with a wool inner coat. The exterior is grey-tan fabric with high cut sides and a long back flap. Dark green, dark blue, and red zigzag trim edges the hem and wrists of the outer coat. The hood is edged with fur, and a bright green, bright orange and black plaited tassel hangs from the top. The inner coat is made of off-white wool fabric with similar trim to the outer coat. Both sides have an additional triangular pouch.
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Narrative
Collected by Robert A. Coulter, who was stationed at Kuujjuarpik, 1962-63, as Commanding Officer of the RCAF base (then known as Great Whale River).
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History Of Use
Appears to have been made for a large doll; amauti style.
- Type of Item parka
- Culture Inuit
- Material fibre, skin, wool fibre
- Measurements height 63.5 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 11.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Robert A. Coulter, Colleen Coulter, Robert B. Coulter, Marion Coulter-Mackie
- Received from Robert B. Coulter, Marion Coulter-Mackie, Colleen Coulter
- Made in Nunavik
- Creation Date between 1962 and 1963
- Collection Date between 1962 and 1963
- Ownership Date before June 28, 2019
- Acquisition Date on June 28, 2019
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3371/0013